“Know Your Rights Under the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. Chapter 30A ss. 18-25, and
City Ordinance Sections 2-2028 through 2-2033.”
A Regular Meeting of the City Council held in the Council Chamber on Thursday,
May 23, 2013 at 7:00 P.M., for the purpose of transacting any and all business. Notice of this meeting was posted on May 16, 2013 at 4:38 P.M. This meeting is being taped and is live on S.A.T.V.
Absent were:
Council President Ryan presided.
Councillor moved to dispense with the reading of the record of the previous meeting.
VOTED
President Ryan requested that everyone please rise to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Public Testimony not to exceed 15 minutes
Name must be on roster 30 minutes prior to meeting
Agenda items only
HEARINGS
NONE
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Held from last the meeting, the Mayor’s appointment of Lynda Coffill to the Council of Aging with a term to expire on April 25, 2016
Action Contemplated
Councillor Moved Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
Held from the last meeting, the Mayor’s appointment of Gina Flynn to the Licensing Board with a term to expire on June 1, 2016
Action Contemplated
Councillor Held under the Rules Voted
Or
Moved Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
The Mayor’s appointment of Rinus Oosthoek to the Parking Board with a term to expire on May 23, 2014
Councillor suspension of rules Councillor Object
Action Contemplated
Councillor Held under the Rules Voted
Or
Moved Confirmation by RCV Yeas Nays Absent
APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
Mayor’s reappt. of the following to the Commission on Disabilities with the following terms to expire
David Martel, 9 Heritage Dr., Salem Term to Expire: June 1, 2016
David Moisan, 45 St. Peter St., Salem Term to Expire: June 1, 2016
Action Contemplated
Councillor Confirmed by RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
Mayor’s reappt. of Helen Sides to the Planning Board with the term to expire on July 1, 2018
Action Contemplated
Councillor Confirmed by RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
Mayor’s reappt. of the following to the Scholarship and Education Committee with the following terms to expire
Term to Expire
Shirley Cervoni, 28A Buffum St., Salem June 1, 2016
Edward Curtin, 10 Orchard Ter., Salem June 1, 2016
Joseph Salerno, 5 Quadrant Rd., Salem June 1, 2016
Action Contemplated
Councillor Confirmed by RCV YEAS NAYS ABS
Mayor’s reappt. of James Townsend to serve as a Constables with the term to expire on April 11, 2016
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Recv’d & Filed Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ORDER: to rescind $2,000,000 from the total amount of the Bond Order of $5,900,000 for Canal Street project to use for various roadway improvements
Action contemplated
Councillor Prevey Moved Adoption by roll call vote Yeas, Nays, Absent
(requires 8 votes)
Transfer of $39,316.00 from “Treasurers – Insurance Premium” account to “Human Resources – Workers Comp MIIA Premium” account
Action contemplated
Councillor Prevey Moved refer to Comm. on Administration & Finance
or Adoption Voted
Transfer of $10,000.00 from “Police Shift Differential” account to “Police – Medical” account
Action contemplated
Councillor Prevey Moved refer to Comm. on Administration & Finance
or Adoption Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ORDER: To accept provisions of MGL Chapter 44 Section 53E ½ to authorize the establishment of revolving funds for Fiscal Year 2014 for various City Departmental accounts.
Action contemplated
Councillor Prevey Moved Adoption by roll call vote Yeas, Nays, Absent
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ORDER: To accept provisions of MGL Chapter 40 Section 13D to authorize the creation of a Retirement Stabilization Fund for future payment of accrued liabilities for compensated absences.
Action contemplated
Councillor Prevey Moved Adoption by roll call vote Yeas, Nays, Absent
Mayor submitting proposed Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget
Councillor Prevey Moved Refer to Committee on Voted
Administration & Finance co-posted with
Committee of the Whole
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ORDER: to approve adoption of MGL Ch. 44 Section 53F ½ to allow for the combining of Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds for Fiscal Year 2014.
Councillor Prevey Moved Adoption by roll call vote Yeas, Nays, Absent
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
ORDINANCE: amending Ch. 36 Section 36-6 and Section 36-8 relative to Solid Waste Management collection fees.
Counsillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
ORDINANCE: amending Ch. 46 Section 230 Sewer Charges effective July 1, 2013.
Counsillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
ORDINANCE: amending Ch. 46 Section 66 Rates for Use of Water effective July 1, 2013.
Counsillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption for first passage Voted
MAYOR’S INFORMATIONAL PAGE
Mayors appointment of Timothy P. Shea to serve on the Community Preservation Committee per Article IV, Division 15, Section 2-1011(7) of the City Ordinances.
Councillor Moved Receive & File Voted
Mayors appointment of Mickey T. Northcutt to serve on the Community Preservation Committee per Article IV, Division 15, Section 2-1011(7) of the City Ordinances.
Councillor Moved Receive & File Voted
MOTIONS, ORDERS, AND RESOLUTIONS
Councillor Ryan
RESOLUTION: Requesting State apply revenues collected from internet sales to lower the state sales tax.
Councillor Ryan Moved Adoption Voted
Councillor McCarthy
ORDINANCE: amending Traffic, Handicap Parking Dow Street across from 40 Dow Street on the odd side for twenty feet east of Park Street and continuing for twenty feet.
Councillor McCarthy Moved first passage Voted
Councillor McCarthy
ORDINANCE: amending Traffic, Handicap Parking Salem Street westerly side twenty feet south of Dow Street and continuing in a southerly direction for twenty feet.
Councillor McCarthy Moved first passage Voted
Councillor Sargent
ORDER: In the name of the Commonwealth that a Special State Election be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 for the office of Senator in Congress for the Commonwealth.
Councillor Sargent Moved Adoption Voted
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councillor Sosnowski offered the following report for the Committee on Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs to whom was referred the matter of granting certain licenses has considered said matter and would recommend that the following licenses be granted
SECOND HAND Five Hands Curiosity Shoppe, 2 North St., Salem
VALUABLE
TAG DAYS Polish Legion of American Veterans, 8/10/13 & 8/17/13
Knights of Columbus, 10/13/13 & 10/14/13
Action Contemplated
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
Councillor Ryan offered the following report for the Committee of the Whole to whom was referred the matter of the City Council appointment to the Community Preservation Act Committee has considered said matter and would recommend (action unknown meeting took place after agenda deadline)
Action Contemplated
Accept the Report Voted
Adopt the Recommendation Voted
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
Planning Board decision and recommendation for MGL Ch. 121A application of Salem Heights Preservation Associates, Limited Partnership and amended Order.
Councillor Moved accept the recommendation and adopt amended order Voted
PETITIONS
Request from residents of Hemenway Rd. (Osgood Park) to hold a Block Party on July 4, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a rain date on July 6, 2013
Action Contemplated
Councillor Turiel Moved Granted Voted
Request from the Witches Cup Organization to hold a bike race on August 7, 2013 and use of city streets surrounding the Salem Common as well as to have, sell, serve and consume beer on the Commons
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Voted
The Following License Applications:
SECOND HAND Four Corners of New England, 84 Wharf St., Salem
VALUABLE
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Voted
Licenses and Legal Affairs
PETITIONS
The Following License Applications:
PUBLIC GUIDES Victoria Hill, 8 Powdermill Rd., Haverhill
Colin Mageary, 605 Eastern Ave., Lynn
Lindsey Rae Philbrook, 34 MacArthur Rd., Beverly
Michael Ruocco, 17 Lee Ct., Lynn
Marcus Jackson, 277 Lafayette St., Salem
TAXI OPERATORS Jose Diaz, 50 Ward St., Salem
Edwin Calderon, 8 Raymond Rd., Salem
Stharlin Nova, 409 Essex St., Salem
Joshua Perez, 1000 Loring Ave., Salem
Hector Abreu, 4 Bates Ter., Salem
Julio Solano, 71 Harbor St., Salem
VEHICLE FOR HIRE Edward Murphy, 4 Paradise Rd., Ipswich
OPERATORS ONLY
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Granted Voted
Hearing Request from David Crawford on the denial of his taxi operator license
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Referred to the Comm. on Voted
Ord., Lic. & Legal Affairs to hold an
Executive Session
The Following Drainlayer/Contract Operator License
A.L. Prime Energy, 175 Lafayette St., Salem
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Granted Voted
PETITIONS
The Following Claims:
Richard Gilbert, 126 Bridge St., Salem
Virginia Papagelis, 36 Valiant Way, Salem
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Voted
Licenses and Legal Affairs
The Following Bonds:
DRAINLAYER: A.L. Prime Energy, 175 Lafayette St., Salem
SIGN: Mud Puddle Toys, 217 Essex St., Salem
Action Contemplated
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Refer to Comm. on Ordinances, Voted
Licenses & Legal Affairs & Returned Approved
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SECOND PASSAGE BOND in the amount of $1,900,000.00 to pay for Bertram Field Renovation Project
Councillor Prevey Moved Adoption for Second & Final passage
by roll call vote YEAS, NAYS, ABSENT
SECOND PASSAGE Ordinance amending Solid Waste Management Ch. 36, by adding Section 36-5 – Section 36-7 Mandatory Recycling.
Councillor Sosnowski Moved Adoption for Second & Final passage Voted
SECOND PASSAGE Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42 Sec. 50B, Handicap Parking Tow Zone, Geneva Street.
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption for Second & Final passage Voted
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SECOND PASSAGE Ordinance amending Traffic Ch. 42 Sec. 50B, Handicap Parking Tow Zone, Summit Avenue.
Councillor Turiel Moved Adoption for Second & Final passage Voted
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On the motion of Councillor the meeting adjourned at P.M.
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